About us

Baana Okusooka Uganda was established in 2005 in response to the growing number of vulnerable children and mothers affected by poverty, family breakdown, and social neglect. Over the past decades, Uganda has seen a sharp rise in the number of children living on the streets, some born into street life, others forced there due to mistreatment at home. Moved by these heartbreaking realities, a group of eight compassionate Ugandan mothers came together to make a difference.

Inspired by an Australian woman, Lorna Cross, who, through a local woman named Juliet, encouraged mothers to form craft groups and become economically active, Ms. Nansamba Gertrude mobilized other women, laying the foundation for what would become Kids First Uganda. The organization began as Lorna Cross International, transitioned to Kind Mothers Project Uganda, and finally evolved into Baana Okusooka Uganda to reflect its broader mission.

Initially operating from the home of Mr. John Musoga (husband to Ms. Nansamba) in Bbunga for eight years, the organization later received a dedicated office space, generously provided by Ms. Jeane Drascol from Michigan. Another major milestone came through the support of Ms. Mart Taylor, also from Michigan, who at the request of one of the directors, Ms. Namwanga Agnes mobilized her church to support the organization’s work.